How large can a banner be — and how is it fixed?
A PVC banner is printed in one piece up to 3.2 m wide; above that, panels are high-frequency welded, practically invisibly — up to 50 m long and 5 m high. It is fixed through eyelets, as standard every 50 cm all round, with cable ties, bungee cords or rope; on site fences and scaffolding the wind-permeable mesh banner is the one to take.
Sizes and materials
| Material | Weight | For | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontlit standard | 510 g/m² | The usual outdoor banner: facade, fence, event | approx. 3 years outdoors |
| Heavy-duty | 680 g/m² | Large formats, exposed positions, permanent advertising | approx. 3 years outdoors |
| Light (short-term) | 440 g/m² | Promotions, interiors, one-off events | short-term |
| Mesh | 270 / 340 g/m² | Scaffolding, site fences, large facades — approx. 30 % air permeability | approx. 3 years outdoors |
The fixing
- Eyelets: metal eyelets every 50 cm all round are the standard; closer on request. The edge is hemmed for them so the eyelet cannot tear out.
- Bungee cords instead of cable ties where there is wind — they give, the banner flaps less and the eyelets last longer.
- On a site fence: tie the eyelets to the bars, the banner lightly tensioned, never taut. Take the banner down in a storm — a site fence tips over otherwise.
- On a wall: a banner with eyelets on hooks or plugged screws, or a banner frame with a tensioning cord for a changing display.
The print
UV-cured inks at 720–1440 dpi — weatherproof without a laminate. Text should stay at least 5 cm from the edge, because the hem and eyelets sit there; set up the print file at final size, at 1:10 for very large banners.
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Questions
Do I need B1 (flame-retardant)?
Assembly venues, exhibition halls and some interiors require B1 — the material is available on request; please note it with the order.
Can you see the welded seam?
Not from a normal viewing distance; the panels are high-frequency welded, the seam is thin and usually runs horizontally.
Banner or mesh on scaffolding?
Mesh. It lets about 30 % of the wind through — on large free-standing surfaces that is decisive. Up close you see the fine hole pattern, from a distance the picture looks solid.
How far apart are the eyelets?
Every 50 cm all round as standard — enough for façades and fences; when a banner is tensioned between two posts, secure the corner eyelets twice.
Can a banner be printed on both sides?
For advertising read from both sides there is opaque blockout banner with double-sided print; a standard PVC banner is printed on one side and slightly translucent.
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